A new commercial building roof can be costly, but going with the cheapest quote can cost you considerably more over the years. While you may want to get several quotes when shopping the job of replacing your roof, picking the company with the lowest price may not turn out to be a good deal. We’ll discuss how to evaluate a commercial building roof quote, and what to expect from your new roof.
How Long Does a Commercial Roof Last?
There are many choices in commercial roofing systems. The type that’s best for your building may depend on several factors, including the weather in your area, the type and size of your building, the contents of the building—and your budget.
When you evaluate roofing quotes, know that the cheapest option may not save you money. If you buy a pair of shoes every three months that quickly develops holes and you have to replace them when they start to wear through, that means not only the continued expense of buying new shoes over and over but also requires careful monitoring of when the shoes become dangerous to wear. Miss the opportunity and you could step on something that hurts your feet if the shoes fall apart before you can replace them.
Roofing can be similar. Roofing systems are designed from materials that should last you a long time, but just how long depends on many factors—including the skill level and experience of your installers.
Expert Roof Installation
A skilled and experienced roofing team helps ensure a long life for your roof—when it’s installed, and moving forward. If you went with the cheapest quote, you may frequently have to repair or even completely replace your roof due to defects, inexpensive materials that don’t have a long life or shoddy workmanship. It will cost you more than if you had invested in a good, strong roofing system in the first place, installed and maintained by an experienced team. In fact, not installing a roof correctly could violate its warranty, leaving you on the hook for expensive repairs or replacement.
Roofing Warranties
Many commercial roofing systems come with a long-term manufacturer’s warranty from five to as many as 30 years. Your installer or contracting company may also offer a limited-time warranty on their work (generally 1-3 years). Read all warranty documents so you understand what your warranty covers (and doesn’t), and for how long. Ask questions before you buy if you’re not sure what’s included. If well-maintained and regularly inspected, a quality roofing system could easily last 30 years.
Regular Maintenance
The best way to ensure your commercial building roof is protecting your building and its contents is through regular inspection and maintenance. If you keep meaning to conduct an inspection but don’t have time, you may be missing out on existing or potential damage that could be very costly.
Northeast Ohio Commercial Roofing Experts
The experts at Roberts Roofing have been entrusted with installing and maintaining commercial roofs across Northeast Ohio for over 40 years. We service and install nearly every type of commercial building roof and are always available when you need us, especially after an emergency. Contact Roberts Roofing online or call us at 440-946-2233 to schedule an evaluation of your building’s roof.